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We had the opportunity to go to Disney World a few weeks ago for vacation. We had a really amazing time and even got to vacation with friends. After Disney, we spent a few days at Pennsacola Beach with my parents…much needed relaxation after all of the Disney goodness. You can see a few photos from our trip below. My absolute favorite treat from our vacation was Disney’s Pineapple Whip. Before we left for the trip, I had seen a few knock off recipes pinned on Pinterest. I ended up finding one that is pretty much from scratch and will satisfy any Disney Pineapple Whip craving…at least until you can get back to Disney World.

Pineapple Whip

Pineapple juice {As much or little as you want} Sugar, to taste Drain crushed pineapple and reserve 2 Tbsp. Set aside. Place pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar and reserved juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a gallon zipped freezer bag and store flat in freezer until it becomes a slushy consistency. About 1-1/2 hours.

In a large bowl, gently fold pineapple mixture into whipped cream until blended. Return to freezer until completely frozen. About 1 hour. For the Juice: Add enough sugar to your pineapple juice to make it sweet enough to your liking. Scoop ice cream into a cup and fill the rest of the way with your juice. Enjoy!

Christmas baking is finally under way in our house. I was slacking, but with good reason. If I bake too early I eat it…so I was trying to use a little wisdom this year. Ean and I kicked off our baking by making hot cocoa mix for his teachers at church. It was a fun project for us to do together, he helped with everything…except the labels…he ran off during that part.

After Nora’s party, we had quite a few lemons in our house. I cheated, we did not have freshly squeezed lemonade at her party…and it is now one of life’s biggest regrets. I’m only half way kidding.

Due to said lemons, one evening, Ean decided he wanted to make some homemade lemonade. So Ean, Matt & I began the not so long process of making freshly squeezed lemonade. It was so so delicious and pretty easy, especially when your husband and son do all of the juicing.

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade Original recipe makes 20 (4 ounce) servings

1 3/4 cups white sugar

8 cups water

1 1/2 cups lemon juice

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

It is 2013 everybody! These wishes are about 6 days late everybody! (My original wording made some of my friends question if I was pregnant…I am not).

2013 should be a pretty exciting year. Matt and I will both be turning *30.* Ok, so I guess I have a few months to figure out if that is exciting or awful. But none the less, it is happening.

On to punch.

This recipe came into being some time in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and in that time span I have made it three times now. I promise it does not disappoint.

Mocha Punch

3 cups strongly brewed coffee

2 cups sugar

2 cups heaving cream

7 cups milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 bottle Hershey’s Syrup

Dissolve sugar in hot coffee and let cool. In a large (very large) bowl, add cream, milk, vanilla and syrup. Mix until combined. Place in freezer safe container and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer 2 to 2 1/2 hours before serving. It will be slushy and delicious.